Kenpachi Zaraki, the blood-drunk 11th Division Captain from Bleach, has carved millions with his eyepatch-sealed carnage, Nozarashi cleave, and unquenchable thirst for worthy fights. As Yachiru’s sword and Unohana’s successor, Zaraki is chaos forged in the Rukongai gutters.
1Who is Kenpachi Zaraki?
Kenpachi Zaraki (更木 剣八) is a major supporting character in Tite Kubo’s Bleach (manga 2001–2016, anime 2004–2012 + Thousand-Year Blood War 2022–2025). Introduced in chapter 65 and episode 20, he’s the 11th Division Captain, inheritor of the Kenpachi title (strongest killer).
Kenpachi Zaraki Wiki
| Full Name | Kenpachi Zaraki |
| Nickname / Alias | Kenpachi, Demon of Zaraki, 11th Kenpachi, Yachiru’s Daddy |
| Age | ~300+ (appears 30–35) → ~310 (2025, post-TYBW epilogue) |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | November 19 |
| Friends | Yuji Itadori |
| Hometown | Rukongai District 78 (Kusajishi) → Seireitei |
| Family Members | Yachiru Kusajishi (adoptive daughter, Zanpakuto spirit), Unohana (mentor) |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 202 cm (6’8″) |
| Weight | 108 kg |
| Hair Color | Black (spiky, bells) |
| Eye Color | Gold |
| Skin Color | Tan (scarred) |
Captain & Berserker Career
| Occupation / Role | 11th Division Captain → Strongest Kenpachi, Gotei 13 War Machine |
| Team | Ikkaku, Yumichika, Yachiru, 11th Division |
| Mentor / Teacher | Retsu Unohana (Bankai training), self-taught slaughter |
| Affiliation(s) | Soul Society, Gotei 13, Royal Guard (honorary) |
| Status (2025) | Alive, Bankai mastered, protecting Hell with Shunsui, eyepatch off |
| Debut (Anime) | Episode 20 (2005) |
| Debut (Manga) | Chapter 65 (2002) |
| Voice Actor (JP) | Fumihiko Tachiki |
| Voice Actor (EN) | David Lodge → Patrick Seitz |
Powers & Combat Profile
| Zanpakuto | Nozarashi (Shikai: giant cleaver, Bankai: red-skinned berserker) |
| Signature Jutsu | Kendo (two-handed), Eyepatch Seal (90% power), Ryodan |
| Reiatsu | Monstrous (cracks ground), yellow aura |
| Notable Battles | vs Ichigo, vs Nnoitra, vs Gremmy, vs Gerard, vs Unohana |
Social Media Presence
- X (Twitter) Fan Account: @KenpachiSlaughter
- Reddit: r/bleach
- TikTok: #KenpachiZaraki
Kenpachi Zaraki Story
A Rukongai orphan who kills for fun, Zaraki defeats Kenpachi Kiganjo at age ~10, takes the title. Finds Yachiru in a corpse pile, joins Gotei 13 for stronger fights. Seals power with eyepatch and bells to prolong battles.
His blood-soaked path:
- Soul Society Arc: Fights Ichigo, loses on purpose for thrill.
- Hueco Mundo: One-shots Nnoitra, saves Ichigo.
- TYBW Arc: Trains with Unohana, unlocks Shikai/Bankai vs. Gremmy/Gerard.
- Hell Arc (2025): Leads Gotei vs. Hell, Bankai permanent, Yachiru = Nozarashi.
Zaraki’s roar: “Entertain me… or die bored!”
Powers and Abilities
Zaraki lives for the slash:
- Raw Strength – Cuts skyscrapers, lifts meteor (Gremmy fight).
- Nozarashi –
- Shikai: Giant cleaver, one-hit kill.
- Bankai: Red demon form, cuts anything, no control (self-harm).
- Eyepatch Seal – 90% reiatsu cap, removed = city-level aura.
- Adaptation – Learns Kendo mid-fight, syncs with Yachiru.
- Durability – Tanks Bankai explosions, regenerates via rage.
Example: vs Gerard — Bankai + Kendo bisects god-form, ends miracle.
Personality Traits
Zaraki is battle-crazed, honorable, and surprisingly paternal:
- Fight Junkie – Smiles in pain, handicaps self for fun.
- Code of Warriors – Respects strong, spares weak.
- Yachiru Dad – Soft for pink lieutenant, carries her everywhere.
- Post-TYBW (2025) – Mature monster, still grins at blood.
Kenpachi Zaraki Quotes
- “Shut up and fight.”
- “Bankai… Nozarashi!”
- “If you’re not gonna kill me… then get lost.”
- “Yachiru… let’s go home.”
Popular Fan Theories
Hot in :
- Yachiru’s True Form: Nozarashi spirit, returns in Hell Arc.
- Bankai Evolution: Controlled red form — vs. Hell King.
- Kenpachi vs. Ichigo Rematch: Hell Arc finale, full power clash.
- Bleach OVA : Zaraki vs. Unohana full fight uncut.
Unknown or Fun Facts about Kenpachi Zaraki
- Bell Count: 13 — one per Kenpachi killed.
- Name Origin: Zara-ki = “thorn tree,” Kenpachi = 8th sword.
- Voice Actor: Fumihiko Tachiki also voices Gendo (Evangelion).
- Fear: Boredom — only thing that stops him.
FAQs
Is Yachiru dead in 2026?
No — revealed as Nozarashi’s spirit, returns in Bankai.
Why does Zaraki wear an eyepatch?
Reiatsu seal — 90% power locked for fair fights
Who trained Zaraki?
Unohana — unlocked Shikai/Bankai in Muken.
What is Zaraki’s height and birthday?
Height: 202 cm (6’8″) | Birthday: November 19
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